Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms Oct 20, 2009
Two questionnaires, the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7, were administered to 121 women referred to a specialized urology clinic for evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms ... Separate analysis showed that women younger than 50 years and with a history of miscarriage had higher Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 scores, while higher Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 scores were associated only with psychiatric comorbidities and history of miscarriage. (EurekAlert!)
Sai Acupuncture adds new specialist Oct 8, 2009
Acupuncture treatments are commonly given for dozens of disorders, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, circulatory, urogenital, gynecological, musculoskeletal, neurological and ear, nose and throat. Brandnan specializes in pain management, facial rejuvenation, infertility and women s health issues. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Aussie Koala Dies in Surgery Aug 7, 2009
The 4-year-old koala had developed the cysts associated with urogenital chlamydiosis, which affects more than 50 percent of Australia's koala population. During surgery, the disease was found to be so advanced that it was inoperable and Sam was euthanized, said Peita Elkhorne of TressCox law firm, which represents the shelter where the koala had lived since the February fires. (Time.com)
Koala rescued from fire faces dangerous surgery Aug 7, 2009
But shelter spokeswoman Peita Elkhorne said Wednesday that Sam had developed abdominal cysts due to a disease called urogenital chlamydiosis, which affects up to 50 percent of Australia's koala population. The disease can cause infertility, urinary tract infections and blindness and can be life-threatening. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* World News Quick Take Aug 7, 2009
The four-year-old koala had developed cysts associated with urogenital chlamydiosis, which affects up to 50 percent of the countrys koala population. MALAYSIA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hypospadias, a birth defect of the male urethra, is not increasing in New York state Jun 6, 2009
New study casts doubt on the link between environmental chemicals and male urogenital abnormalities. NEW YORK (June 5, 2009) -- In recent decades, there have been periodic reports of a worldwide decline in sperm count and quality. (EurekAlert!)
7 out of 10 women too embarrassed to discuss vaginal dryness and pain with their physician May 19, 2009
"The survey results highlight the need for doctors to be pro-active in addressing this taboo head-on by discussing vaginal health with their patients. In addition, I also strongly urge women experiencing vaginal dryness and pain to discuss the issue, as ignoring these symptoms may also lead to more serious long-term urogenital problems. Vaginal dryness and pain don't need to be considered as a natural part of growing older and effective treatment options, such as vaginal oestrogen tablets,... (EurekAlert!)
Priligy(TM) (Dapoxetine) Receives First Regulatory Approvals for the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation (PE) in Finland and Sweden Feb 10, 2009
ALZA Corporation, a Janssen-Cilag affiliate, licensed dapoxetine from PPD-GenuPro in 2001 with exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialise the compound for urogenital therapies, including premature ejaculation. The clinical trial programme for the use of dapoxetine in premature ejaculation was conducted by Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development. (PR Newswire)
